Why Pay-As-You-Go Workers’ Comp May Be A Smart Solution For Your Business

Workers’ Compensation Insurance Defined

The purpose of worker’s comp is to cover an employee’s medical costs and lost wages due to any work-related injury. Workers’ comp is required by law and governed by individual states.
The concept of compensating workers for injuries assumed on the job has existed in some form or another for a surprising number of years. Thousands, in fact. Payments for injury or loss of limb date back to around 2000 BC. Though the extent of protection for workers has differed in every culture throughout the last forty centuries, it's not a new idea.

Why You Want Workers’ Comp

Companies don’t deliberately set out to endanger employees and most organizations implement safety precautions to prevent workplace injuries. But accidents are unplanned. The good news for businesses is the mandatory expense comes with several employer protections.

Workers’ comp is considered an “exclusive remedy” because employees agree to the promise of timely payments for job-related injuries instead of filing a lawsuit. Coverage not only protects your employees, it limits your exposure.

Without the insurance, employees can file civil lawsuits against their employer. Unless negligence is to blame, workers' comp will keep business owners from being held personally liable and owing sizable settlements.Employers who disregard the law face stiff fines and even criminal charges. For more information about state regulations, access links to your state official here.

How Pay-As-You-Go Service Helps Employers

When employers delve into the world of workers’ comp they often wonder why the term “comp” doesn’t stand for “comp”-licated. While well-intended, the complex rules governing coverage, codes, and proper classifications can flap even the unflappable. The calculations used to determine the cost of workers’ compensation coverage are based on the type of work, industry, and number of employees, and can be easily misinterpreted.

It takes dedication and focus to grow a company and consistently achieve organizational goals. Managing workers’ comp on top of everything else a company handles can be stifling. If you’re looking for ways to streamline processes and maximize productivity, Pay-As-You-Go workers’ compensation may be the solution you need.

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Quality insurance carriers and coverage

Insurance coverage provided by the largest, and highest-rated carriers offers the quality you need at competitive rates. You can also access expert insurance industry support whenever questions arise.

Visibility into total costs

Comprehensive reports are provided each pay period that shows gross wages, exempt wages and premium totals for each employee. The reports provide insight into your insurance costs and help you prepare for the future.

Risk reduction

Pay-As-You-Go lets you Pay-What-You-Owe! When you pay premiums based on actual payroll figures, you won’t have end-of-year audit surprises.

Are You Eligible To Take Advantage Of Pay-As-You-Go?

The Pay-As-You-Go service is available in all US states except Ohio, North Dakota, Nevada, Washington, and Wyoming.

Workers’ comp is a required part of doing business, but it doesn’t have to be a burden. Would you hire an insurance expert to run your sales team? Probably not. Leveraging tools and services provided by experts designed to improve complex processes lets you focus on running your business.

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